How to Get the Best Vape Flavour From Your E-Cig Device

In this blog, we explore how to leverage your device and other aspects to deliver the best vape flavour.

Vaping is a science as much as it is an art. There is a rulebook on how everything works – which is expected considering the fact that e-cigs are both mechanical and electronic devices. Yet, there are no proven ways to do it right, with vapers enjoying a level of flexibility and versatility that neither traditional cigarettes nor other nicotine products can offer.

This flexibility can particularly be found in the plethora of hardware options available to users and the rich array of e-liquid flavours that is inexhaustible, which gives vapers an embarrassment of choice.

More than that, however, vaping also affords users great versatility in how they approach the actual experience. From having options vis-à-vis vaping inhaling techniques, to the ability to tailor and personalise one’s vape to their unique preferences.

But with vaping, there is also the freedom to opt for a certain type of experience at any given time. By this we mean either vaping for the nicotine aspect, cloud chasing (for the clouds), vaping for flavour enjoyment, or a combination of any of these two.

Different types of vapers

Different people vape for different reasons.

For the nicotine

Most people are in it for the nicotine aspect first and foremost; everything else comes second. These include smokers transitioning to vaping and avid nicotine users in general.

This category probably switched to vaping for health reasons – one of the main motives for switching from cigarettes to vapes.

For the social aspect of it

There are also those who pick up vaping not because they want to satisfy their nicotine cravings or as a substitute for regular cigarettes, but because they enjoy the social aspect of it.

Maybe they are into the vaping culture, the hardware and tech, or generally because they have a thing for the avant-garde.

The cloud chasers

The main draw for cloud chasers is, well, the clouds. Also known as sub-ohming, cloud chasing is about blowing out huge plumes of vapour.

Sub-ohming requires special e-cigs known as sub-ohm kits or mods and involves precise techniques.

The flavour chasers

Flavour chasers are on a mission to find the perfect flavour.

Flavour chasers can either be non-nicotine vapers or nicotine vapers.

Non-nicotine vapers may have successfully transitioned from traditional cigarettes or could be individuals who have never smoked or used nicotine in whatever form in their life. The latter can also be the social users we just mentioned.

Nicotine users in this category include regular users who also prioritise the flavour aspect.

The generalist or regular vaper

The generalist is the regular vaper who can be either of the above without strongly leaning towards a particular inclination.

This is your everyday vaper and mostly includes nicotine users who desire a vape that ticks all the standard boxes: they don’t mind a bit of cloud and they enjoy their flavours as much as the next person.

This is most of us.

How to get more out of a vape

While not the primary objective of why they are into vaping, the majority of vapers desire a flavourful vape. In fact, the issue of vape flavour is one of the most commonly discussed topics as far as the pain points associated with vaping go.

And rightly so.

Regardless of the camp you fall in, ensuring you get the most out of your device and e-liquids is paramount. That’s part and parcel of the daily vaping experience.

When it comes to flavour, the taste and smell of your vape can tell you a lot about the health of your device or quality of the vape. Underwhelming flavour delivery points to a performance issue with your device and may also signify an underlying issue with your e-liquid.

For example, a burnt smell in your vape is often an issue with a coil that needs changing. An off-tasting vape may be down to badly stored or compromised e-juice. Or it could be due to poor device maintenance, which can manifest through gunk build-up in the coil or tank.

Today, the focus is more on how to improve vape flavour in a bid to get the best experience out of your e-cig device and less about the common vaping problems and solutions.

That said, let’s run you through some of the measures you can implement to ensure you are doing just that.

6 tips for the best vape flavour

E-liquids are one of the highlights of vaping, and the delectable array of flavours they come in is one you should make the most of as a vaper.

Unlocking the magic in individual flavours might mean implementing some tweaks here and there. Here are six tips to help you boost vape flavour.

1) Establish the best wattage and temperature settings

The easiest way to get the best vape flavour is to fine-tune your device settings. Different e-liquids pop at different settings – some unravel at 25W, while others begin to shine at 40W. For this reason, having a variable wattage/variable voltage device is a basic requirement for flavour chasing.

As with most things vaping, the best way to establish a sweet spot for respective e-liquids is through trial-and-error. For every flavour, start at a lower setting and adjust upwards as you deem necessary.

2) Limit the airflow

For cloud chasers, airflow is a big factor to what they are trying to achieve. Usually, the more air entering the device, the better since that means bigger clouds. That, however, comes at the expense of flavour which tends to get muted the more air is seeping into the device.

As such, cutting off the airflow is another way you can enhance the taste of your vape. Limiting airflow results in a warmer, heavier vape which you will find more flavourful.

This, though, is not to mean the tightest airflow makes for the best vape flavour. Limiting the airflow too much inhibits vapour production and the vapour becomes too hot and unenjoyable. If your atomiser has a wide diameter, you could even get a harsh vape.

Getting the balance right is therefore important.

As with temperature settings, start by limiting the airflow slightly and gradually adjust upwards until you achieve your most desired taste.

3) Opt for a narrower-bore drip tip

As an extension of the above point, we would also suggest to factor in the drip tip when you want to improve the taste of your vape.

Most modern vape tanks these days feature a wider-bore drip tip, but the problem with this is that while it allows for better vapour production (and an obvious choice for anyone who prefers a cooler vape), it also makes for an airier vape which is not ideal for flavour.

If you have a tank with a wide-bore drip tip, try to compare it with a narrower-bore version and notice the difference. While tastes are subjective and the better choice will depend on who you ask, thinner drip tips tend to be generally better at flavour enhancement. The change might not be much, but it makes a subtle difference.

4) The coil and wick material matter

The material that constitutes your device’s coil and wick have a big bearing on vape flavour.

When it comes to vape coils, you have several options to choose from:

• Kanthal
• Nickel (Ni200)
• Stainless steel
• Titanium

Kanthal is the most widely used coil type because it delivers a clean flavour and brings out the natural taste of e-liquid. Nickel is not too far behind Kanthal in terms of flavour delivery, but SS and titanium have been faulted for imparting a slightly metallic taste to the flavour.

You can try out a few options and see how they work out with different e-liquids and how well they sit with you.

As far as the wicking material goes, some popular options available to you include:

• Silica
• Organic cotton balls
• Japanese organic cotton
• Ceramic wicks
• Cellucotton
• Cotton Bacon

Initially, silica wicks were the most prevalent but they have been largely replaced by cotton variants as the former tend to suppress the flavour.

The shift to cotton saw organic cotton balls become the preferred choice in most devices, but advancements in the sector have seen them replaced by Japanese organic cotton as the go-to wicking material of choice these days. Reason being that it boasts great wicking capabilities and is able to give an adulterated taste of your e-liquid.

Ceramic wicks are also regaining their popularity due to their high resistance to heat (which essentially means a longer lifespan). Their flavour is one some vapers appreciate as well.

There are also those who prefer cellucotton and Cotton Bacon, but on the whole, you can expect any modern ceramic and high quality cotton wick to deliver amazing flavour.

Experiment with a few before declaring where your allegiances lie.

5) Consider the VG/PG ratio

As you probably already know, both VG and PG have a big effect on vape flavour, so when trying to establish your sweet spot, this is something you want to keep in mind.

Propylene glycol (PG) is a better flavour carrier than vegetable glycerine (VG), so juices with a decent amount of PG such as 50/50 e-liquids are more flavourful.

We say ‘decent amount’ because beyond a certain point, PG can make vape juice unpalatable as it tends to be harsh on the throat. That’s why you’ll mostly find e-liquids capped at 50% PG – anything above this is only likely to have the opposite effect if flavour is your priority.

VG is known for its cloud production, but it is naturally slightly sweet taste may be noticeable by the most discernible tongue.

While each has its strengths and downsides, both e-liquid bases will feel perfect at varying proportions for different people. Most consider the 70/30 ratio their sweet spot. But we all have our preferences, so figure out what works best for you personally.

6) Vape cleaning should be part of your routine

We cannot over-emphasise the importance of cleaning your e-cig on a regular. If you needed another reason – well – the truth is that the flavour you enjoy from a vaporiser largely depends on how fresh the coil, wick and tank are.

Cleaning your vape device should be a regular part of your routine as a vaper. That’s not to mean to give your device a scrub every single day or two. Weekly is a good enough timespan.

That particularly applies to sub-ohm tanks which can easily clog up since they rely on VG-based e-liquids which are thicker and have a tendency to build up gunk in the e-cig. Same case with sweet e-liquids.

We recommend investing in a few tanks so you don’t have to rinse your e-cig each time you switch to a different flavour. That can be work.

Best vape kits for flavour

It would be remiss to discuss tips to get the best vape flavour but exclude the vape setups to help you do that.

Here are some recommendations to get you started.

 1) GEEKVAPE Aegis Boost Pro 2 Kit

If enhanced flavour is top of your priority when shopping for a vape kit, few tick the box better than the Aegis Boost Pro 2 Kit from GEEKVAPE.

Also known as the B100, this is a sub-ohm kit purposely built for maximum flavour. The only caveat is that it’s best suited for experienced vapers.

2) Vaporesso Xros Pro Kit

The Xros Pro Kit from Vaporesso is the most advanced addition to the manufacturer’s popular Xros range of pod vapes.

It packs a slew of top-of-the-range, industry-leading features, including COREX Heating Technology and AXON Super Pulse mode and the XROS Series. This has seen it become the preferred kit for users in need of a versatile kit that stakes its claim when it comes to the best kits for flavour, vapour production and throat hit.

Easy to use and highly customisable, the Vaporesso Xros Pro Kit supports both MTL/RDTL vaping styles, making it suited for users at all levels.

3) Innokin Endura T18X

The Innokin Endura series is famed for outstanding flavour delivery and ability to deliver a vivid taste for a variety of flavours.

It’s perfect if you’re more into regular vape pens – something that also makes it an excellent choice for beginners. The Innokin Endura T18X uses the Prism range of coils which are big in flavour production.

Another great vape pen for flavour from the Innokin stable ideal for beginners and experienced users alike is the Innokin Go S pen.

 4) Aspire PockeX Starter Kit

Aspire is one of the biggest names in the vape hardware category, and the PockeX Starter Kit is one of their most popular releases.

Suited for both MTL and DTL vaping, this e-cig employs the U-Tech coil technology known for enhancing both flavour and vapour production.

Suited for users of all experience levels, one of the aspects that has made it a darling in the vaping community is its ability to bring out the best in different flavours. Whether you’re into dessert e-liquids, favour a more traditional taste in tobacco, a menthol enthusiast or have a thing for fruit juices, the Aspire PockeX is an excellent pick.

 5) Lost Mary BM600 Disposable Vape

The disposable vape category is saturated with options to choose from. While there is no shortage of offerings on the shelves if you’re looking for a convenient option with disposables, one we can’t recommend highly enough is the Lost Mary BM600 range of kits.

Conclusion

E-liquid flavours are a core pillar of vaping. Unlike other nicotine delivery methods (least of all regular cigarettes) you’ll need to go out of your way as a vaper to ensure you’re getting maximum flavour.

Don’t misinterpret that: sometimes (and depending on the type of device you’re using) getting the best flavour won’t require any input on your part.

And even for those times that you’ll need to enhance the taste of your vape, thankfully, it’s not anything that will involve a lot of elbow grease as you can see from the tips we have discussed here. Just a few tweaks to fine-tune your device and you’re all set.

If you are a beginner trying to work out how to fully unlock the flavour of your e-liquids, follow these simple drills and it’s only a matter of time until it becomes second-nature to you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I make my vape taste better?

There is no blanket solution to boosting vape flavour because it depends on a few things you need to factor into consideration. These include the age and quality of your coils, the type of device you’re using, the type of e-liquid you’re using, your device settings and your e-cig maintenance routine.

That said, there are a few measures you can implement to get the best flavour from your vape. These include changing your coil regularly, adjusting wattage and temperature settings, limiting airflow, being selective with your e-liquids and switching to a different device.

How do I add taste to my vape?

Every vaper wants to get the most out of their vape. If you want to get enhanced taste from your vape, try experimenting with different flavours and figure out which ones you like more. It’s also worth keeping in mind that e-liquids from different brands taste different. A mango flavour from Brand A, for example, will taste different from a mango flavour from a different manufacturer.

Something else you can do to add taste to your vape is to steep your e-liquids. As well, you need to think about the VG/PG ratio, and remember that the coil and wick also matter.

What coil is best for flavour?

Coils with a resistance of less than 1.0 ohm (sub-ohm coils) tend to deliver more intense flavours (in addition to bigger clouds). For best effect, you might want to consider investing in Clapton coils or Alien coils.

E-cigs that also employ prism coils and mesh coils are typically big on flavour.

Is it better to vape at high or low wattage?

Vape flavour, as with any other taste, is a matter of personal preference. The type of device you are using will also have a say in what wattage you can use at a given time; and by extension, the type of e-liquid you will use. 50/50 juices are suited for lower wattages, while sub-ohm liquids are best vaped at higher wattage.

High wattage – which is synonymous with bigger clouds and more pronounced flavour – results in a warmer vape which some prefer. A low wattage has the opposite effect. A good approach to establishing your ideal wattage is to start low and gradually adjust the setting upwards until you strike what you feel is the right balance for you in terms of flavour, throat hit and vapour.